1998 - JAMB Biology Past Questions and Answers - page 2
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Which of the following structures is capable of producing more tissues in the stem of a herbaceous flowering plant?
A
Epidermis
B
Pericycle
C
Xylem
D
Cambium
correct option: d
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The manufacture of carbohydrates by plants takes place only in
A
the leaves
B
the green stems
C
chlorophyllous parts
D
flowering plants
correct option: c
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In a water culture experiment, a plant showed poor growth and yellowing of the leaves. These may be due to deficiency in
A
copper
B
iron
C
magnesium
D
calcium
correct option: b
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In million's test, when the reagent is added to a protein food item, a white precipitate is produced which turns
A
blue on heating
B
yellow on heating
C
green on heating
D
red on heating
correct option: d
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Regulation of blood sugar level takes place in the
A
pancreas
B
iluem
C
liver
D
kidney
correct option: c
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Unicellular organisms transport essential nutrients directly to all parts of their bodies by the process of diffusion because, they have
A
a large volume of surface area ratio
B
a large surface area to volume ratio
C
their bodies immersed in the nutrients
D
their outer membrane made of cellulose
correct option: b
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The heart of the adult frog consist of
A
two auricles and two ventricles
B
one auricle and one ventricle
C
two ventricle and one auricle
D
one ventricle and two auricles
correct option: d
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In adult mammalian blood, the cells which lack nuclei are the
A
erythrocytes
B
lymphocytes
C
leucocytes
D
phagocytes
correct option: a
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Which of following movements occur during exhalation?
A
The diaphragm and intercostal muscles relax
B
The thoracic cavity increases in volume
C
The diaphragm and intercostal muscles contract
D
The diaphragm contracts and the intercostal muscle relax
correct option: a
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In which of the following groups of animals is the malpighian tubule found?
A
Lizards, snakes and frogs
B
Crickets, houseflies and grasshoppers
C
Millipedes, centipedes and scorpions
D
earthworms, roundworms and flatworms
correct option: b
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